Church Publishing: 819 books
by Christopher L. Webber
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2000
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2000
This useful book falls in the category of resources for structuring liturgies to fit local occasions. In addition to seven complete vigil services inspired by the ancient monastic discipline of nighttime prayer and meditation, there are new models such as
by David Gortner
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2008
Provides models and spiritual practices to feed the growing hunger in our churches for good news.
by Julie B. Sevig
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2007
The dinner table may be the only time that today’s busy families sit down together — and pray together. This book meets families where they are, offering prayers of thanks for macaroni and cheese, fast-food meals, and, yes, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Includes rhyming prayers for little...
Reweaving the Sacred
A Practical Guide to Change and Growth for Challenged CongregationsA Practical Guide to Change and Growth for Challenged Congregations
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2008
Ideal growth and development tool for small congregations in all mainline denominations Simple, clear exercises and techniques to help leaders and members pinpoint problems and claim and identify gifts and values of their shared history, in order to engage in a ministry of renewal, welcome, and growth...
Wholeness After Betrayal
Restoring Trust in the Wake of Misconduct
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2015
• Focuses on healing and reconciliation for congregations that have experienced physical, sexual, emotional, spiritual, and financial misconduct or betrayal by a leader • Explores the unintended consequences of “moving on” after misconduct without fully going through a process toward healing...
by James Lemler
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2008
How can our patterns of congregational life and mission renew themselves and adjust to changing culture without selling out what Episcopalians stand for? How can local faith communities stay resilient and hopeful? What styles and practices of spirituality do most to enrich our mission? These are some...
Day by Day
Loving God More Dearly
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2009
The popular song, "Day by Day", from Godspell was actually written in the Middle Ages by Richard of Chichester, a saint remembered for his humility, his perseverance in times of hardship, his care for the poor, and the strength and generosity of his faith. After his death, miracles of healing...
What Is Christianity?
A Little Book of Guidance
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017
• Esteemed former leader of the Anglican Communion distills the essence of the Christian faith • Overview from a scholar and pastor With clarity and insight, the former Archbishop of Canterbury takes the reader to the heart of what Christianity means for those who practice it and the hope it offers...
The Episcopal Story
Birth and Rebirth
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2015
Seminary dean and popular blogger Tom Ferguson traces the history of Christianity, from the first followers of Jesus to the present, with a special focus on the birth of the Anglican Communion and the development of The Episcopal Church. Join and explore how we got here and where we might just be going.
Strength for the Journey
A Guide to Spiritual Practice
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2011
This collection of thoughtful reflections looks at events and activities of everyday life and discovers routes to spiritual practice and deeper, daily spirituality. At the behest of CREDO Institute, Inc., which hosts health and wellness conferences and is supported by the Episcopal Church Pension...
Graceful Nurture
Using Godly Play with Adults
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2017
Graceful Nurture, written by Rebecca McClain, a long-time "Godly Player" and member of the Godly Play Foundation Board, presents the case for the use of Godly Play with adults. Rebecca lays out four creative "courses" for adults: The Heavenly Banquet -- for preparing adults for...
Threshold of Discovery
A Field Guide to Spirituality in Midlife
Language: English
Release Date: January 17, 2019
• Thoughtful exploration of midlife spirituality through the prism of nature walks • Study questions for each section Roger Owens, facing a “dark night of the soul” as he turned forty and entered midlife, was encouraged by his spiritual director to think of it instead as a “threshold of...
Spiritual Friendship after Religion
Walking with People while the Rules Are Changing
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2016
Hardly a day goes by without some poll or news story documenting the changing relationship between the general population and religion, often accompanied by predictions of doom. The rise of the "nones" and the "dones" leaves many adrift in a world with multiple complex challenges....
Soul Friend
New Revised Edition
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2001
In 1977, Kenneth Leech wrote the book Soul Friend, which quickly became one of the classic contemporary explorations of the Christian practice of spiritual direction. Out of print for many years, a revised edition of this book, mildly updated to include changes in the spiritual climate since 1977,...